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Justice Bela Trivedi retires from SC: Kapil Sibal recalls ‘empathy’ exchange as CJI raps bar for skipping farewell

IndiaTimes Saturday, 17 May 2025
Justice Bela M Trivedi, the eleventh woman on the Supreme Court, retired after three-and-a-half years, prompting courtroom tributes and criticism of the SCBA for denying her a formal farewell. CJI Gavai openly disapproved of the SCBA's stance, while Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal lauded her contributions, highlighting her empathy and significant role in the judiciary.
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